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📚 One park, ten days, a world of stories 📚
Earlier this week we announced the programme for our 29th edition, bringing together some of the most exciting international and Irish writers of our time in Merrion Square Dublin from 15-24 May.
Don’t forget to check out the programme and to book your tickets – there’s something for everyone!
SAVE THE DATE !! The Franco Irish Literary Festival, Dublin , Starts Thursday, March 19, 2026.
The following Festivals are also taking place in and around Dublin in the coming months: (download the App for more info)
:) -- DUBLIN DANCE FESTIVAL, Starting Thursday, April 30, 2026 @dublindancefestival
:) -- WELLFEST, Starting Saturday, May 9, 2026 @wellfestirl
:) -- INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE FESTIVAL DUBLIN, Starting Friday, May 15, 2026 @ilfdublin
:) -- COMIC BOOK FESTIVAL DUBLIN, Starting Thursday, May 21, 2026 @af_dublin
:) -- BORD BIA BLOOM, Starting Thursday, May 28, 2026 @bordbiabloom
:) -- FORBIDDEN FRUIT FESTIVAL, Starting Saturday, May 30, 2026 @forbiddenfruitfestival
:) -- SKERRIES TRAD FESTIVAL, Starting Friday, June 5, 2026 @skerriestrad
:) -- BLOOMSDAY FESTIVAL, Starting Thursday, June 11, 2026 @bloomsdayfest
:) -- DALKEY BOOK FESTIVAL, Starting Thursday, June 18, 2026 @dalkeybookfestival
:) -- DÚN LAOGHAIRE SUMMERFEST, Starting Friday, July 3, 2026 @dlrsummerfest
:) -- LIBERTIES FESTIVAL, Starting Monday, July 20, 2026 @thelibertiesfestival
:) -- HOWTH ROOTS & BLUES FESTIVAL, Starting Friday, August 7, 2026 @howthrootsandblues
:) -- DUBLIN THEATRE FESTIVAL, Starting Thursday, September 24, 2026 @dublintheatrefestival_
:) -- DUBLIN FESTIVAL OF HISTORY, Starting Saturday, September 26, 2026 @histfestdub
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Join us at Newry Arts Festival (19 – 29 March 2026) for ten days of live music, poetry, theatre, comedy, workshops, film and family events across the city.
Festival Spotlight: Literature & Storytelling
From poetry and storytelling to powerful live readings, this year’s festival celebrates the power of words and the rich literary tradition of Ireland.
Storytelling with Sinéad McAleavey & Jonathan Byrne
Friday 20 March | Finegan & Son
An enchanting evening of storytelling and music, weaving humour, memory and reflection into a magical journey of words and song.
Going High, Going Low – Poems and a Performance
Saturday 21 March | Finegan & Son
An evening of poetry and performance presented by Seán Treanor and the Newpoint Players, featuring readings, stories and Alan Bennett’s classic monologue Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet performed by Eithne Bell.
Live Read – Mr Frederick Douglass Will Deliver an Address
Sunday 22 March | Finegan & Son
A powerful live reading of Aidan McQuade’s script exploring the historic visit of the great abolitionist Frederick Douglass to Ireland, performed by members of the Newpoint Players.
What a Time to be Alive
Thursday 26 March | The Bookshelf
An inspiring evening of poetry with Csilla Toldy, Maureen Boyle and Deirdre Cartmill exploring resilience, memory and the quiet miracles of everyday life.
Troubled – Northern Irish Poem Films
Sunday 29 March | Bagenal’s Castle
A powerful screening of poetry on film featuring work connected to Damian Gorman, reflecting on life, conflict and the human experience.
Tickets and full programme available at...
www.newryartsfestival.com
#newryartsfestival #newrycity #literature #storytelling #visitmournegullionstrangford
Tickets are on sale now. 🎟️ Early Bird pricing applies for a limited time and tickets to popular events sell out fast, so don't delay if there are authors you definitely can't miss.
Browse the programme and book now. Link in bio.
THE LITERARY ESCAPE FESTIVAL DUNDEE
We are here until 3pm today
The Steeple Centre Dundee
£3 entry
It’s been a big few weeks for Opt Indie Books…
From capturing behind the scenes @bay_tales Festival in Whitley Bay for @booksunpacked, to the Gordon Burn Prize ceremony @northern_stage, to the buzz of this year’s @londonbookfair with @aceagrams and @inpressbooks - and, most recently, hitting the road with @arathimenonauthor to celebrate her forthcoming novel Da with @flyonthewallpress.
A huge thank you to all the publishers, organisers and collaborators we’ve worked with along the way. It’s been a real privilege to be part of it.
And we’re only just getting started.
Join us next week for our March Opt Indie Book Club, followed by two more author events in the weeks after.
There’s a lot happening in the book world up north - even more soon!
Gillian, one of our Trustees, tells us about a short story that changed her life 📖.
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We’re supporting National Year of Reading 2026. #goallin2026 .
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The Deptford Literature Festival is almost over. Get out and check out the last few events while you still can!
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📚 There are just two days to go until the start of this year's Lichfield Literature Festival! 📚
Whether you like history, novels, biography, food books or something else entirely, there's an event for every kind of reader at this year's Literature Festival. You can meet the authors, enjoy live readings and ask plenty of questions at our 2026 events.
Some events are already sold out, so head to our What's On page via the link in our bio and snap up your tickets for this weekend.
#LichfieldFestival #bookfestival #literaturefestival #Lichfield #artsfestival #history #writers #biography #novels #nonfiction #fiction #books
The Literary Escape Festival Dundee is officially open and we are here until 3pm today
The Steeple Centre, Dundee.
You can pay on the door £3 entry
STIRLING WE ARE HERE 🏴
The Literary Escape Festival is at Bridge of Allan Parish Church today.
Open from 10:30am – 2:30pm
Entry just £3.50 on the door
Come and explore a fantastic mix of authors, browse unique vendors, and soak up the perfect atmosphere for book lovers of all kinds.
Whether you’re hunting for your next read or just fancy a cosy literary wander, there’s something here for you.
We’re thrilled to be teaming up with Huddersfield Literature Festival this May 📚✨
Running 6th–17th May, this award-winning festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with an incredible line-up, writing competitions, performances, open mics, LGBTQ+ writing showcases, films, workshops and so much more.
It’s going to be a big one 💛
🎟 Tickets on sale now via huddlitfest.org.uk
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